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Various ways to divide bike lanes from general traffic lanes. This info-graphic has been created on the base of research work carried out by Nathan Wilkes, an engineer from Austin. His detailed work is available as a spreadsheet here.

With the info-graphic there are some details to keep in mind:

the ratings aren’t exact. there is room for adjustment especially with regards to the aesthetics;

there will be a variation in mileage depending on the definition of what a street looks like;

a lot of assumptions in the costings. these can be analysed further in the spreadsheet by looking at the “cost estimates” tab.

The way streets should be designed. Take particular note at the use of cars to protect cyclists in the cycle lane. This is effectively a low cost method of protecting cyclists while providing for the needs of car drivers. There’s no need for barriers and can be accommodated for future needs efficiently.